THE MYSTIC WELL (cont.)

Lifting her load once more to her head, the old woman continued on her way as sure-footed as a young woman. Both girls could’ve sworn her haggard figure suddenly became lean and graceful as they watched her disappear into the distance with awe. Both suspected her to be a fairy, but who would ever believe them? It had always been rumored that ‘the godmother’ made her rounds during mid-year. Could that have been her?

Baffled, both girls left for home immediately. Tina got home to discover her family entertaining a visitor, a very fussy old woman whom she found annoying. Her mother called her aside, gave her a small water pot and told her to fetch some water from the spring for their visitor. “The spring? But why? That’s like three streets away! There’s water in a well two blocks away from here.” Tina argued, but her mother would hear none of it. She explained that their visitor did not drink well water and Tina was to hurry to and fro immediately.

Grumbling loudly and rudely, much to her parents’ embarrassment, Tina stomped out of the house. She did not go to the stream as instructed. Instead, she went to the wild garden two blocks away from her home and struggled further in through thorns and brambles until she found the well.

It looked so abandoned and no longer in use that she cursed before letting in the pail. As she pulled out the pail, she imagined what she’d find and prayed for jewels. If she found a necklace like Tessa’s, she would keep it for herself and become very rich. She would hire servants and no longer live with her parents or run their errands. Especially not for stinky, fussy, bad-tempered old women!

Racheal Sam.
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Love will pick your shattered glass if you get it with the right intentions. ~Authoress Joanna

It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.

Henry David Thoreau

What do you see when you look at yourself, that challenge, your business, etc?...

Do you know that adding salt to your beans at the beginning makes it cook faster?

Here is the trick

Put an adequate quantity of water on f!re
Allow it to boil, then add salt.
Finally pour your thoroughly cleaned and washed beans into the boiling water and continue cooking.
Your beans will be tender within minutes

Will you be trying this hack?
Do you know that adding salt to your beans at the beginning makes it cook faster?

Here is the trick

Put an adequate quantity of water on f!re
Allow it to boil, then add salt.
Finally pour your thoroughly cleaned and washed beans into the boiling water and continue cooking.
Your beans will be tender within minutes

Will you be trying this hack?

OIL THEFT: NSCDC COMMANDANT GENERAL SPECIAL INTELLIGENCE SQUAD IMPOUNDS LONG CONTAINER TRUCK WITH 70,000 STOLEN PETROLEUM PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE INBUILT STORAGE TANK IN PORTHARCOURT.

Acting on the Commandant General's marching order to forestall incidents of pipeline Vandalism, Crude oil theft and illegal dealings in petroleum products in the Niger Delta;

The Commandant General's Special Intelligence Squad (CG'S SIS) in a swift response to an Intelligence tip-off has impounded a long Caravan Truck with an in-built tank fully loaded with stolen crude oil.

The truck was sighted while on transit around Eleme flyover in Elelewon, Port Harcourt and was impounded by the CG'S SIS.

In a brief interview with the CG'S SIS Boss; Commandant AS Dandaura hinted that his men were swiftly deployed to the crime scene and upon arrival they impounded a red head navy blue colour container truck with Registration number AGL574XY which was fully loaded with siphoned stolen crude illegally drawn from vandalised well-heads and destroyed installed pipelines.

Commandant Dandaura relayed that the conveyers of the Truck took to their heels as the operatives approached the scene of the crime.

He noted that the exhibits are already confiscated as investigative process have been launched to track down the syndicate who perpetrated such a heinous act of economic sabotage.

"For the records, the exhibits recovered at the point of arrest are: A red head and navy blue colour container with 10 tyres (Reg.no AGL564-XL), an estimated content of about 70,000 litres of stolen crude.

"Hence at expiration of a thorough investigation, the NSCDC would file for forfeiture of the mode of conveyance and the contents at the court of competent jurisdiction thereafter, the proceeds would be remitted to the proceeds of crime account (POCA)".

The CG'S SIS Commander further expressed the commitment of the Squad to keep waging relentless war against oil thieves and their sponsors as he affirmed that suspects arrested would be brought to book after diligent investigation.

SIGNED:
CSC AFOLABI BABAWALE Anipr,
NATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
NSCDC NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS ABUJA.

FACTS ABOUT SIBLINGS AND THEIR POSITION IN THE FAMILY.
FIRSTBORNS: They are generally stubborn and they get irritated easily.
They are usually slim, plump or chubby.
They get angry if they don’t receive attention from their parents.
They usually fight or quarrel with the second borns.
They are accountable to anything that happen in the family.
They receive more punishments than others.
But they are very emotional people.
The family cannot do without them.

SECONDBORNS: They are the tigers of the family.
They always challenge the authority of the first born.
Their stubbornness pass that of the first borns.
They don’t get emotional easily but if they do,
they can cross seven rivers and forest for you.
They are the most loved and adored in the family and beyond.

THIRDBORNS: They obey their first born and they are crazy.
They love hanging out with friends and mostly extroverts.
They are mostly mummy’s pet.

FOURTHBORNS: They behave like the second borns but more obedient to their parents.
They are usually loyal but foodies of the house but don’t get fat.
They are usually daddy’s pet.

FIFTH, SIXTH & SEVENTH BORNS: They depend on their siblings and parents.
They question the authority of their older siblings.
Their older siblings often join hands to teach them a lesson.
They are the craziest of all.
SO WHAT IS UR POSITION IN YOUR FAMILY?
AM THE SECOND BORN


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GOV ENO CELEBRATES HUMILITY GLORY MISSION, FOUNDER, ON 35 YEARS OF IMPACTFUL MISSION

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has felicitated with The Humility Glory Mission, and its President and Founder, Rev Dr. Sylvia Imoh, on the successful hosting of the church's 34th annual Convention and 35 years of impactful gospel mission.

The Governor extended his felicitation at the closing service of the Convention which had as theme: "I am Unstoppable," held at Blazing Glory Prayer Camp Ground, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area.

He expressed gratitude to God for the lives which God has used the mission to transform in the 35 years of its existence.

Earlier in her message on the topic "The Hand of God," Rev Imoh said everyone blessed with talents and has value will face some opposition, but added that opposition in life is not entirely bad, as God will use same to prepare those who face it for higher glory.

She noted that most people failed because they look on the faces of men, instead of looking on Jesus, "The author and finisher of our faith," as the ultimate in finding solutions to their challenges, and success in their life endeavours.

The service which also had in attendance the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Elder Udeme Otong, State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Elder Aniekan Akpan, Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, Head of Civil Service, Elder Effiong Essien, Executive Assistant/Chief Delivery Advisor, Mr. Aniefiok Johnson, House of Assembly, and others, featured praises, worship, Bible competition and choir ministrations.

Media Unit
Govt. House, Uyo
30/3/25

President Tinubu has instructed a Manhunt for the individuals responsible for the murder of hunters in Edo. Expressing his shock at the heinous act on Thursday, he has called on the police and other security agencies to carry out prompt and comprehensive investigations and to bring the suspects to justice.

In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu expressed his condolences to the families of the victims. He promised them that those responsible for these crimes would not be permitted to spill the blood of innocent Nigerians without consequences.

The statement reads: “President Bola Tinubu has condemned the murder of travelling hunters intercepted by local vigilantes in the Uromi community of Esan North Local Government of Edo State.

“The President, who expressed shock at the dastardly act on Thursday, directed Police and other security agencies to conduct swift and thorough investigations and punish the suspected culprits.

“President Tinubu commiserated with the families of the affected victims and assured them that criminals would not be allowed to shed the blood of innocent Nigerians in vain.

“The President noted that jungle justice has no place in Nigeria, and all Nigerians have the freedom to move freely in any part of the country.

“President Tinubu commended the Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and community leaders in Uromi for their swift response to avert the escalation of tension.”

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*EXCERPTS OF THE AKWA IBOM STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 26TH MARCH, 2025*

The meeting presided over by His Excellency, the Governor-in-Council, Pastor Umo Eno, and attended by the Deputy Governor, Sen. Akon Eyakenyi, Secretary to the State Government, Head of the Civil Service, the Executive Assistant/Chief Delivery Advisor, All Commissioners, and Special Advisers, commenced at about 12pm.

After extensive deliberations, some key resolutions reached were as follows:

1. The Executive Council ratified and approved the implementation of a modern City Bus transportation system for Uyo metropolis. The project will provide safe, reliable and eco-friendly bus service that will enhance public transportation and accessibility, while driving socioeconomic development to improve the quality of life for citizens.

2. Council also approved the refurbishment and renovation of the Ibom Hotels and Golf Resort, to restore its lost glory. This will involve a total overhaul of furniture, electrical, mechanical components of its appurtenances to give a completely new experience.

3. A request was also brought before Council for the extension of the Julius Berger contract for the maintenance of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium to ensure the facility maintains its standard as Nigeria’s best and home for the Super Eagles.

4. The Executive Council reviewed the report brought before it on the status of the Eket International market and directed the Inter-ministerial Committee to thoroughly analyze the project, its status and all of the issues surrounding it and submit its report within one month to ensure that the project is brought alive in the interest of the people.

5. EXCO also considered and deliberated on ministerial reports from several ministries, to ensure their short term programmes and plans align with the ARISE Agenda and follow through implementation timelines.

6. Council also approved commencement of pensioners verification exercise from the 1st of April, 2025 so that the State can have a clean pensions record and continue the process of seamless payment of pensions to beneficiaries.

7. In line with the provisions of the Road Traffic Law, cap 115 of Akwa Ibom State 2001 and Akwa Ibom State Transport Regulation of 2022, the Executive Council considered the current menace and issues associated with motorcycles and tricycles operations in the State Capital and directed a strict implementation of the prohibition order on motorcycles in every part of Uyo metropolis.

On this, Council also reaffirmed the prohibition of tricycles in some sections of the metropolis, such as Wellington Bassey Way and four other roads including Abak road by Nsentip street up to Ibom Plaza, Aka road by Etuk Street before the plaza, Ikot Ekpene road by Udi street up to the plaza and Oron road by Okokon Etuk Street to the plaza area.

His Excellency, the Governor in Council has therefore directed the Ministries of Transportation; Internal Security and security agencies to ensure strict compliance to enable government curb criminality and the menace experienced lately.

8. Council also acknowledged the hosting of the Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo and commended the Niger Delta Development Commission for bringing the event to Akwa Ibom State, while calling on the people to come out en-masse and support the event to ensure success.

The meeting ended at about 6:30pm.

Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah
Commissioner for Information, AKS
26/03/2025